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Russia Fires 2,500 Jet-Powered Shahed Drones at Ukraine

8/30/2026

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Russia launched 2,500 jet-powered Shahed drones at Ukraine in August, up from 1,500 in July.
Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones hit 600 km/h and a 960 km range record on August 28.
Adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said drones fly near Belarus to use LTE networks.
Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said Ukraine field-tested four interceptor drones against the Shaheds.
Khmara said Ukraine will refine and mass-produce interceptors to thousands of units.

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Russia launched 2,500 jet-powered Shahed drones at Ukraine in August, up from 1,500 in July.
Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones hit 600 km/h and a 960 km range record on August 28.
Adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said drones fly near Belarus to use LTE networks.
Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said Ukraine field-tested four interceptor drones against the Shaheds.
Khmara said Ukraine will refine and mass-produce interceptors to thousands of units.